CRUISE BOUND – As seen from Old Glory Park in Weehawken in October, an ocean liner leaves a NYC pier to start its voyage. The park, a tribute to veterans from World War II and the Korean War, is located on Boulevard East between 48th and 49th streets.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28, advertising and editorial deadlines for the Hudson Reporter newspapers have changed.

For the Dec. 1 editions of the North Bergen Reporter, Weehawken Reporter, Union City Reporter, and West New York Reporter, the deadline for classified and display advertising and editorial content is Monday, Nov. 25 at 12 p.m.

For the Dec. 1 editions of the Hoboken Reporter and Jersey City Reporter the classified ad deadline is Monday, Nov. 25 at 12 p.m., and the display advertising and editorial deadlines are Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 12 p.m.

The offices of the Hudson Reporter newspapers will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, in observance of the holiday. The office will reopen Monday, Dec. 2.

Doctor gets honorary street name

The city of Union City planned this past Friday to honor Dr. Francisco Osvaldo Cortina by naming 38th Street from New York Avenue to Palisade Avenue “Dr. Cortina Way.” They said the honor was due to “his life’s work and dedication to the residents of the city.”

The street naming did not take place by press time, but was scheduled to take place at the above location on Friday, Nov. 15 at noon.

It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 9034 Barr Pl., North Bergen.

For more information, call Joanne Riggs at (201) 854-5793.

Volunteers needed at New Jersey Blood Services

New Jersey Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers at blood drives.

“The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team, whose task it is to assist donors with registration, escorting, and canteen duties, and to watch for post-donation reactions,” said R. Jan Zepka, manager of community relations.

Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed, and have the willingness to follow rules.

For additional information, contact Zepka at (732) 616-8741 or rzepka@nybloodcenter.org.